An investigative group of about 100 police officers is looking for other suspects after the attack on police officers in Trier. A spokesman for the Trier Presidium said on Saturday that other potentially involved parties had been identified. For investigative tactical reasons, police initially declined to comment on the details.
On Friday, the police were aware of two suspects, now there are more. According to police, a group of about 40 assailants with glass bottles, wooden sticks and shovels attacked police officers who had been summoned outside a nightclub on Friday night. Five policemen were injured.
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Police remain grateful for the tips and videos, the spokesman said, referring to a reference portal where material can be uploaded. A total of 15 complaints were received as of Saturday afternoon, including video recordings. The police created a so-called special organizational structure (BAO) to clarify the matter. The police announced that applause on social media would also be followed.
Here violence was deliberately used against the police on duty, which is deeply despicable.
Michael EblingMinister of the Interior (SPD)
State and federal government politicians strongly condemned the late-night attack. State Interior Minister Michael Ebling (SPD) visited the police headquarters in Trier on Saturday and also met with officials involved in the operation.
The minister then spoke of the escalation of violence and an extremely dangerous situation. “Here, violence was deliberately used against police officers on duty, which is deeply despicable,” Ebling said.
The officers were deployed with a high degree of professionalism and finally concluded successfully. It should now be clear that violence against police officers will not be tolerated, Ebling said. Such attacks must be dealt with to the fullest extent of the law. It is important that many people sympathize with the police.
A policeman in Trier fired two warning shots
An officer reportedly fired two warning shots into the air during the incident, after which the attackers stopped and the officers were able to regroup. Eventually, they managed to control the situation. Two suspects were temporarily arrested. The attackers would have shown solidarity against the police in front of the club.
The police had been alerted to a robbery. The situation intensified during investigations in the square in front of the club. It is assumed that alcohol also played a role.
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In Rhineland-Palatinate, there were around 1,700 cases of violence against police officers last year, police inspector Friedel Durben said on Saturday in Trier. In half of the cases, alcohol and group dynamics played a role.
Police officers injured during the operation were able to leave the clinics again after treatment on Friday. In these crisis situations, psychological support is also available, the police spokesman said. “We are of course very affected and also shocked that something like this is possible here,” he said, looking at the crime. (dpa)
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